We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the University of Southampton as Dean of Social Sciences.

We are currently ranked 87th in the world* and this post is pivotal to advancing our position further. Our University Strategy is built around a distinctive Triple Helix model, harnessing the combined power of our excellence in research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise. As Dean, you will draw on your academic credibility and leadership expertise to shape the next chapter for the Faculty and the wider University.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and inspirational leader to build on strong momentum, champion the achievements of our staff and students, and forge new opportunities for global influence. You will role model our values and drive our commitment to excellence, from providing a transformative student experience, to delivering world-class, impactful research and cultivating an inclusive and collaborative community within and beyond the University.

Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor and serving as a member of the University Executive Board, which advises the President and Vice-Chancellor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Social Sciences, ensuring delivery of our strategic priorities and ensuring the Faculty continues to lead with purpose and impact in addressing global societal challenges.

Join us

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Southampton is unique among its Russell Group comparators and brings together five distinct yet highly complementary schools: Economic, Social and Political Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Southampton Law School; Southampton Education School; alongside the Centre for Higher Education Practice. The University of Southampton Business School is currently a semi-autonomous School within the Faculty reporting directly into the centre of the University. Together, they deliver globally recognised research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise activities that address complex societal challenges.

Our schools, research centres and institutes are at the forefront of pioneering, world‑leading work, driving new thinking across the social sciences and contributing influential insights that shape policy, industry practice, and academic debate. Through strategic partnerships and cross‑University collaboration, the Faculty champions innovation and ensures that our work has a meaningful impact.

Internationally recognised for excellence, the Faculty supports more than 5,300 undergraduate students and a vibrant postgraduate community of over 1,800 students from exceptionally diverse backgrounds. We deliver an innovative education portfolio that develops students’ analytical capabilities, applied skills, and understanding of the societal issues shaping our world.

As Dean, you will lead this ambitious and outward‑looking Faculty, shaping its strategic direction, strengthening its global influence, and fostering a thriving environment for interdisciplinary discovery and societal impact.

About you

You are an accomplished academic leader with a proven track record of excellence across research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise. With extensive experience inspiring and leading a Faculty or school of significant complexity, you can unite schools around a clear, credible vision and ensure balance across multiple disciplines.

Your leadership style is visible, empathetic, and consultative, shaped by active listening that values diverse perspectives, recognises points of difference, and informs fair, well‑reasoned decisions. You build trust across staff, students, and stakeholders by promoting fairness and equality of opportunity. You bring communities together, strengthen interdisciplinary connections, and cultivate a positive culture grounded in excellence and innovation. With strategic vision, financial acumen, and resilience, you manage change and conflict with clarity and care, supporting colleagues while maintaining clear direction.

Your authentic communication style enables you to influence, inspire, and build strong relationships across the Faculty and with industry, government, local, national and international partners. You demonstrate strategic foresight, anticipate sector challenges, and apply a deep understanding of the UK Higher Education landscape to balance long‑term ambition with operational delivery.

Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of the Faculty and the University, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation, while driving student recruitment, strengthening income generation, and enhancing our national and international reputation.

A global and diverse university

Our people are our university; they are at the heart of everything we do and the impact we make.

We are proud to foster a truly diverse and inclusive environment where students and staff from all walks of life can thrive.  Our community is built on mutual respect, core values, and a collective passion for creating an innovative and forward-thinking space for learning and research.

We are nationally recognised for our commitment to equality, and for embedding inclusive practices across the institution. We are proud to be an Athena Swan silver award holder at institutional level, a Race Equality Charter bronze award holder, a Disability Confident Leader, and a University Mental Health Charter award holder. We are also proactive members of the Researcher Development Concordat and Technician Commitment. These achievements reflect our dedication to equality, representation, and opportunity for all.

What we can offer you

We support a flexible and supportive working environment, complemented by a competitive benefits package that includes membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), generous annual leave, corporate healthcare, subsidised fitness facilities, and a range of staff discounts. A full overview of our benefits can be found here.

Southampton is a dynamic, well-connected coastal city with a lively cultural scene and excellent amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive at any stage of life or career.

Additional Information

This post is offered on a tenured basis initially for a period of five years, which is extendible up to a maximum of eight years. At the end of this tenure, the successful candidate will return to a substantive Professorial position within the University. For further details, please refer to the attached generic Professor Job Description.

How to apply

For more information and details of how to apply, please visit https://talentedu.com/jobs/FSS/

For further details about the role or any enquiries, please contact TalentEdu at southampton@talentedu.co.uk  or +44207 971 1400. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight (BST) on Wednesday 13^th May 2026

Important dates 

Following a long listing meeting of the Search Committee, successful candidates will be invited to attend a virtual ‘engagement day’ with members of the University on Friday 26th June 2026.

Final interviews are currently scheduled to take place in person at the Highfield Campus on Friday 10th July 2026.

*QS World University Rankings 2026

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job advert. 

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (Level 7)

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EXPRESS (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors) Programme Grant recently announced by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EXPRESS is a large (£10M) flagship, interdisciplinary research programme over 5-years. It is led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, alongside several international and industrial partners, and brings together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. It aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of high-quality mono/few-layer functional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, solution and surface computation, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

In this role, your primary focus will be the characterisation and understanding of TMDC-based nanoelectronic devices, such as transistors, memristive devices and photodetectors, using materials developed within the EXPRESS programme. You will carry out advanced electrical measurements and analysis to investigate device behaviour and performance, including transport mechanisms, contact effects and switching dynamics, and will correlate these with material properties obtained through complementary characterisation techniques. You will work closely with fabrication, materials synthesis and theory teams across the EXPRESS consortium, contributing to an integrated effort spanning materials discovery through to device demonstration. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research, develop new measurement methodologies, and (for more experienced candidates) take a leading role in shaping characterisation strategies and supervising junior researchers.

Candidates should have a strong background in 2D material based device physics and nanoelectronic characterisation, with experience in relevant materials and device systems. In addition to technical expertise, you should demonstrate a clear ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, communicate effectively, and contribute to a dynamic research environment. You will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Please contact Dr Ruomeng Huang (R.Huang@soton.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (until 31/07/2028)

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), has successfully launched its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative, developed in response to India's New Education Policy, represents a significant investment in transnational education. The campus provides Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job Purpose

To teach on and develop BSc Creative Computing. To develop research and scholarship that is of an internationally recognized level and in line with the School/Department research strategy. This research may be practice-based. To be primarily responsible for the delivery of teaching for the undergraduate programme BSc Creative Computing, with a particular emphasis on creative computing or related practices.  To contribute to curriculum delivery and assessment, participate in School administration, and undertake leadership, management, and engagement activities.  To contribute to teaching on other programmes should this be required, including other undergraduate and PGT and PhD supervision, by agreement. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure the learning objectives of the course are met through effective planning, organization and delivery of teaching and assessment to students at undergraduatelevel. This will include participating in delivering the programme curriculum with the teaching team. Contribute to the efficient management, administration, and monitoring of the course. Contribute to other programmes as may be required including undergraduate, PGT and PGR supervision. 
• Develop the research activities of the School/Department by sustaining a personal research plan of international standing in the broad field of technology, creativity, and culture. Apply for appropriate external research funding and carry out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research projects.
• Contribute to the efficient management and administration of the School/Department by performing administrative duties as allocated by the Subject Head and / or line manager.

For further details and how to apply click here

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EXPRESS (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors) Programme Grant recently announced by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EXPRESS is a large (£10M) flagship, interdisciplinary research programme over 5-years. It is led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, alongside several international and industrial partners, and brings together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. It aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of high-quality mono/few-layer functional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, solution and surface computation, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

In this role, your primary focus will be the fabrication and optimisation of TMDC-based nanoelectronic devices, including transistors and memristive devices, using electrodeposited TMDC materials developed within the EXPRESS programme. You will design and implement fabrication process flows within a cleanroom environment, including thin film deposition, lithography, mask design and etching, and carry out device and materials characterisation using techniques such as SEM/EDX, XRD, Raman, XPS and electrical (I–V) measurements. The role will involve integration of novel materials into device architectures and development of reliable fabrication protocols.

You will work in close collaboration with colleagues across the EXPRESS consortium, including materials synthesis, electrochemistry and theory teams. You will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Please contact Dr Ruomeng Huang (R.Huang@soton.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/07/2028

An exciting opportunity is available to join a multidisciplinary research programme across the laboratories of Dr Salah Mansour, Dr Ali Roghanian and Dr Andres Vallejo at the University of Southampton. We are seeking a collaborative and motivated postdoctoral scientist to work on our Blood Cancer UK-funded programme developing next-generation, off-the-shelf immunotherapies for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

This three-year project will harness cytotoxic invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells for precision targeting of AML, an aggressive leukaemia with poor survival outcomes. Building on strong preliminary data, it combines mechanistic and translational immunology with bespoke in vivo models to define and exploit therapeutically relevant subsets. The Research Fellow will lead studies on cytotoxic T cell mechanisms, oversee preclinical validation, and advance CAR-iNKT platforms optimised for AML immunotherapy.

The role bridges basic and translational research and suits a creative scientist with interests in tumour immunology, T cell engineering, and immunotherapy. You will join a multidisciplinary team spanning immunology, and bioinformatics, with access to advanced flow cytometry, 10X Genomics, in vivo imaging platforms.

Key responsibilities

• To work within the Mansour and Roghanian labs, and with collaborators at Southampton and beyond.
• To design, conduct, and analyse in vitro and in vivo immunology experiments.
• To lead the optimisation and functional assessment of human T cells and CAR T cells.
• To liaise and coordinate between project collaborators and core facilities.
• To record analyses accurately and present results at group meetings, national, and international conferences.
• To contribute to dissemination of findings through publications and grant applications.
• To supervise and support junior researchers and students.
• Any other duties appropriate to the scope and grade of the post.

Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to lead their own projects, collaborate on others, and guide PhD and Master’s students.

Essential qualifications, experience and competencies

• PhD (or near completion) in human T cell immunology, cancer biology, or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience with core immunological assays (e.g. FACS, ELISA, T cell assays).
• Proven competence in the design and execution of experiments using mouse models of cancer.
• Ability to manage projects to timelines, supervise junior staff, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including at conferences.

Desirable

• Experience with single-cell or bulk sequencing (e.g. 10X Genomics, RNA-seq).
• Familiarity with bioinformatics pipelines and large dataset interpretation.
• Experience in engineering human T cells, viral transduction, or related approaches.
• Home Office Personal Licence.

About us

The University of Southampton offers a strong environment for translational immunology. Clinical and Experimental Sciences (CES) is a hub for infection and immunology, while the Centre for Cancer Immunology (CCI) is the UK’s first dedicated cancer immunology centre. Together, they unite expertise in T cell biology, multiomics, immunotherapy, preclinical modelling, and clinical translation, supported by an embedded Clinical Trials Unit and close links with NHS and industry partners.

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!

Applicants should provide:

• A CV
• A cover letter outlining suitability for the role
• Contact details for at least two recent referees

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/10/2028

Apply to be part of a Horizon Europe Pathfinder science-to-technology breakthrough, targeting a paradigm shift in fabricating a novel optically active crystal – rare-earth (RE) doped sapphire (REDS). The EIC-funded project’s objective is to enhance laser technology performance through creating functionalised REDS thin-disks as new optical components for innovative-lasers applications. We’re looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to be part of our team to advance our Rapid Pulsed Laser Deposition (RPLD) technology and ultimately develop a new class of active mirror to underpin the next generation of thin-disk lasers.

What You’ll Do:

• innovate: develop scalable RPLD processes to fabricate REDS active mirrors
• collaborate: work with a dynamic team and engage in interdisciplinary research
• experiment: gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge physical-vapour-deposition fabrication techniques, lasers, and honing your practical skills
• explore: help develop a deeper understanding of how to produce a high-quality REDS crystals and scale to practical dimensions.

We’re seeking a capable and resourceful postdoctoral candidate eager to dive into laboratory work to develop RPLD methods to create these novel optically active sapphire elements. You’ll have a solid grounding in physical sciences with an eagerness to understand and solve key challenges. 

In this project you'll have access to:

• state-of-the-art facilities: access to top-tier resources, cleanrooms, and materials-characterisation suites
• interdisciplinary research: collaborate with experts within the university and beyond
• international collaboration: work closely with consortium partners across Europe towards ambitious project goals.

For informal enquiries, please write to Dr Jacob Mackenzie (jim@soton.ac.uk).

Further details can be found on the European Commission Fact Sheet: FAST

The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break.

The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

Closing Date: 23 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £43,482 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

The project develops hyperuniform disordered metasurfaces, a novel class of photonic structures in which structural correlations are precisely controlled to achieve selective absorption of solar radiation and suppression of thermal emission, enabling highly efficient solar-thermal materials.

Your work will focus on the development of theoretical and computational models for light–matter interaction in hyperuniform disordered plasmonic structures, including electromagnetic modelling, optimisation of metal–dielectric–metal resonators, and physics-informed machine-learning approaches for inverse design of frequency-selective metasurfaces. You will also work closely with academic collaborators and industrial partners, contributing to joint research activities and scientific publications.

The position is fixed term until 31st August 2027, with a nominal start date of 15th May 2026.

To be successful you will hold a PhD* degree (either awarded or nearing completion) or equivalent experience in fields related to the project.

You should have substantial practical knowledge and experience in the following areas:

•    nanophotonics

•    disordered photonic materials

•    electromagnetism in structured media

•    computational electromagnetic modelling

Strong computational skills and experience with electromagnetic modelling methods including FDTD, FEM, and RCWA are essential as well as experience in developing bespoke electromagnetic simulation software and/or using commercial software including COMSOL Multiphysics and Ansys Lumerical using high-performance computing resources. Experience with machine-learning techniques and previous collaboration with experimental groups or industrial partners would also be advantageous.

You should be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team including theoretical, computational, experimental, and industrial researchers.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Prof Marian Florescu (m.florescu@soton.ac.uk).

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our ethos at the University of Southampton. We are committed to improving equality across science and engineering and welcome applications from candidates who support an inclusive research culture. We give full consideration to applicants wishing to work flexibly, including part-time, and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break.

The University of Southampton is a global top-100 university and home to world-leading photonics research. The Optoelectronics Research Centre provides a highly collaborative environment with access to advanced computational and experimental facilities.

Please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Closing Date: 15 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746
Full Time Fixed Term (until 31/08/2027)

As a result of our continued success, we are hiring into a Software Engineering / Customer Support role.

We primarily develop and maintain Web-based repository services for a wide variety of both education and commercial organisations all over the World.

At our core is an open source repository platform, EPrints, which provides a flexible way to configure operations concerning data capture, structure and presentation, and a range of services that allow content to be accessed in a variety of ways. We support our many customers by maintaining our own Linux based virtual hosting infrastructure.

We are a well established small Enterprise team based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton.

About You

As part of the team, you will take responsibility for the development and support of customer focused projects, for both EPrints systems and more varied engineering activities. These typically relate to open access, open data, digital education, content management and systems integrations.

All projects require some level of design, programming, testing, project management, and customer support.

It is essential you have:

- Proven industrial experience

and / or 

- PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Computer Science or related discipline.

In addition, some knowledge of Linux as well as Web relevant technologies, for example XML, SQL, JavaScript and CSS is required. Experience in high level programming languages such as Python, PHP or Perl will be highly desirable.

This role is offered at either Level 4 or Level 5 (Senior) depending on your experience. And on a full-time fixed term contract initially for two years. It is normal for us to extend contracts on a rolling two-year basis.

For further information please see www.eprints.org/jobs, or contact Justin Bradley at justin@soton.ac.uk

About University of Southampton

There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

Closing Date: 28 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

You will join a collaborative, supportive group and have opportunity to thrive in a university environment developing future technology. You will work and grow in a team whose culture centres on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability. Working hours are flexible, with the option for hybrid working. 

Role overview

You will manage business operations for a portfolio of industry-funded research projects, owning the commercial relationship with sponsors, negotiating next-phase proposals, and developing robust processes for project contracting, compliance, and execution. You will forge new industry partnerships in an expanding array of contacts across priority application areas. Working closely with the technical team, you will lead the creation and buildout of enterprise fibre sales capability, coordinating efforts with University professional services teams. You will own the operational lifecycle of new projects, orchestrating contracting and compliance, enabling timely set up, and running project governance with the Principal Investigator. 

What you will achieve in your first 12 months:

• Negotiate and secure next-phase proposals in existing projects and open new partnerships in priority areas
• Develop an intake workflow to triage new opportunities: gather scope/deliverables, map to capability, identify and manage IP/publication/export sensitivities
• Standardise a fibre-sales contracting process, coordinating inputs across professional services: Finance, Contracts, Legal, Technology Transfer, Export Control
• Create unified trackers, decision logs, and reporting tools to align project teams

Essential qualifications, skills, & experience:

• PhD or equivalent experience 
• Demonstrated success scoping, costing, proposing, winning, and executing large, complex R&D projects
• Strong project management fundamentals with demonstrated cycle‑time & delivery improvements
• Excellent communications and multi-stakeholder coordination 
• Contracts and compliance literacy (NDAs, SoWs, publication, IP, export) 
• Microsoft Office fluency

Desirable skills & experience:

• R&D experience in photonics or fibre-optics
• US government contracting and compliance 
• Experience in business development or technical sales; strong client relationship management 
• Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Power Automate) 
• AI tools (especially Copilot) for proposal and project management workflows 

Contract & reporting

Funded to 28/2/28 with potential to extend. Reports to PI; works closely with research team and University professional services. No current line management; as the portfolio grows, you may supervise or matrix‑lead project administrators.

Working pattern & location

Hybrid working with ~1–2 days on site (peaks may vary with contracting cycles) and occasional travel. Flexible working and job‑share requests welcome (0.6–1.0 FTE).

Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

How to apply

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief written exercise and panel interview with presentation.

For general inquiries regarding this position, please contact Professor Austin Taranta, a.a.taranta@soton.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 21 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 28/02/2028

We are looking to appoint an experienced and well qualified Science Teacher Educator, specialising in Physics and/or Chemistry, to join our PGCE Secondary Science programme. The position is full-time and initially offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis (with the possibility of extension), with job share applications welcome.

The Secondary PGCE programmes at the University of Southampton deliver Initial Teacher Education within the University and work in partnership with over 100 local secondary schools. Our programme provides thorough preparation for teaching in relation to the Teachers’ Standards, while our research-led philosophy develops teachers whose independent and creative approach brings about high-quality learning and teaching. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will teach and support beginning teachers in Secondary Science, with a specific focus on Physics and/or Chemistry. Experience in teaching Mathematics would be highly desirable, enabling contribution across the wider Science and Mathematics PGCE curriculum.

The appointed candidate will have recent and relevant experience of secondary school teaching and will be able to:

• Design and deliver high-quality subject-specific and pedagogical sessions in Science for PGCE beginning teachers.
• Provide expert university-based teaching, alongside general science pedagogy sessions in cross-curricular contexts.
• Visit PGCE beginning teachers in placement schools to monitor, support, and assess progress against the Teachers’ Standards.
• Work collaboratively with school based mentors and colleagues across the ITE partnership.
• Contribute to other areas of Initial Teacher Education and to Southampton Education School more broadly-this may include supporting the PGCE mathematics programme and contributing to undergraduate or postgraduate education modules, depending on expertise.

Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will have responsibility for:

• Course design and teaching within PGCE Secondary Science 
• Supporting beginning teachers in developing secure subject and pedagogical knowledge across science
• Arranging, observing and assessing beginning teachers during school placements. This requires regular travel to placement schools as part of the role.
• Supporting and assessing beginning teachers’ academic work at Masters level. 
• Maintaining accurate records, moderation documentation, and professional communications with partnership schools. 

We welcome applications for 1.0 FTE and job share arrangements.

The successful candidate will ideally be in post by 01/09/2026 with interviews being held in mid-May 2026.  This position requires DBS Clearance at an enhanced level; this would need to be obtained once the applicant is in post.

If you would value an informal preliminary discussion, please contact Lucy Hoyes (tel. 023 8059 1169 or email L.A.Hoyes@soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (1 Year)

The role holder’s contribution will be central to high-quality teaching and learning experiences, developing and implementing internationally-recognized curricula, and supporting rigorous assessment across Economics modules at the University of Southampton Delhi.

The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels. The successful candidate will demonstrate significant teaching experience and be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering modules aligned with international best practices, particularly the UK university curriculum framework, whilst maintaining the highest standards of academic rigor appropriate to the discipline.

Candidates with significant teaching experience in teaching in any of the following areas - (a) Microeconomics & Industrial organization, (b) Macroeconomics & dynamic Analysis, (c) Econometrics & quantitative Methods and (d) Development & policy - are encouraged to apply. They may also be required to teach other modules within their broader area of specialization, if needed. The ideal candidate will have a track record of effective teaching and curriculum development. A strong quantitative background and demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence are essential for this position.

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach.

For further details and how to apply click here

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join the Centre for Proteomic Research at the University of Southampton as part of a major Against Breast Cancer (ABC)–funded programme, Deep Molecular Phenotyping of Metastatic Breast Cancer.

This ambitious, interdisciplinary project aims to generate an integrated, multi-omic understanding of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer, drawing on high-resolution proteomics alongside complementary omics, clinical data, and dietary and lifestyle information. The overarching goal is to enable improved disease stratification, identify candidate targets for precision therapeutics, and understand how lifestyle factors influence metastatic progression and recurrence.

About the Role

The postholder will play a central role in the generation, management, and analysis of high-quality experimental multi-omics data derived from well-curated clinical breast cancer samples held within the DietCompLyf biobank. You will apply and further develop mass spectrometry–based proteomic approaches, working closely with bioinformaticians to integrate molecular datasets with clinical metadata using advanced computational and systems biology methods, including predictive modelling, classification approaches, pathway analysis, and topological data analysis.

You will be based within the laboratory of Professor Paul Skipp, working closely with colleagues in the Glyco-therapeutics Laboratory and the Centre for Cancer Immunology, and will interact regularly with internal and external collaborators, as well as the project funders and their supporters.

The role also includes responsibility for operating and maintaining specialised instrumentation, maintaining accurate laboratory records, contributing to publications and grant activity, and supporting postgraduate researchers where appropriate.

About You

You will have (or be close to completing) a PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related discipline, with substantial hands-on experience in clinical proteomics, including sample preparation, mass spectrometry data acquisition, and downstream data analysis. You will be comfortable working with complex clinical sample types (e.g. plasma/serum, fresh frozen tissue) and have a strong interest in applying omics technologies to address biologically and clinically meaningful questions in breast cancer.

Experience with quantitative proteomics, disease stratification, and integrative data analysis is essential. Familiarity with additional omics technologies (e.g. RNA-seq), programming languages such as R or Python, and knowledge of breast cancer biology are highly desirable.

You will be organised, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our Commitment to You

The University of Southampton is a global top-100 university, renowned for its research excellence, interdisciplinary culture, and commitment to societal impact. You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive research environment, generous annual leave, pension provision, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Flexible working arrangements will be considered where appropriate.

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 3 years

About MGICIAN

MGICIAN brings together academic and industrial partners across Europe and trains 15 Doctoral Candidates in materials development, interface engineering, module fabrication, and system integration. As a doctoral candidate, you will benefit from an integrated training programme combining academic research, industrial exposure, and international mobility, alongside structured training in transferable and professional skills.

Project description

Based at the University of Southampton, this PhD project will focus on the development of advanced thermoelectric cooler designs for on-chip cooling applications within the MGICIAN Doctoral Network. The project will address model-based and data-driven design strategies to optimise thermoelectric cooler architectures using magnesium-based materials and modules developed in the consortium. Particular emphasis will be placed on improving cooling efficiency, thermal uniformity, dynamic response, and integration compatibility with modern microelectronic and photonic platforms. The project will combine numerical modelling, optimisation methodologies, and experimental validation to establish design–performance relationships and ensure scalability and application-oriented implementation of thermoelectric cooling solutions for next-generation compact electronic systems.

Research Tasks and Training Objectives

The doctoral candidate will:

• Develop numerical and data-driven models for thermoelectric coolers used in on-chip cooling applications
• Apply optimisation algorithms to improve cooling efficiency, thermal uniformity, and scalability
• Investigate design trade-offs between performance, footprint, and energy consumption
• Support the design and fabrication of thermoelectric coolers for localised chip-scale cooling
• Experimentally evaluate cooling performance, response time, and reliability
• Integrate modelling insights into device-level and system-level demonstrators within the network
• Collaborate closely with materials, module, refrigeration, and photonics-focused DCs
• Participate in secondments, network-wide scientific training, and transferable skills activities
• Disseminate research results through peer-reviewed publications, international conferences, and outreach initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field

Technical Competences:

• Strong background in thermal management, thermoelectric systems, or numerical modelling
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, FEM, MATLAB, or similar software)
• Knowledge of optimisation methods, data-driven modelling, or control strategies is advantageous
• Understanding of microelectronic or photonic device thermal behaviour is beneficial
• Interest in compact cooling technologies and high-performance electronic systems

Personal Skills: 

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within an international interdisciplinary research network
• Excellent written and spoken English

Marie Skłodowska-Curie eligibility criteria

Applicants must fulfil the MSCA Doctoral Network eligibility rules:

• You must not have been awarded a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment
• Mobility rule: at the time of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work or studies) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment (short stays such as holidays are excluded)

How to apply

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the official MGICIAN project website https://mgician.eu/research/doctoral-candidate-projects/dc15/ where details are provided.

Please note that, upon appointment, the successful candidate’s post title will be “MSCA Doctoral Network Research Fellow.”

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 3 years

If appointed, you will be responsible for delivering taught content on a range of modules and marking student work. We are seeking someone able to contribute to GGES1008 (A Global World), GGES1013 (Principles of Geography), and GGES2018 (Urban Geography). In addition to module level teaching, you will also be providing academic support for students, and potentially supervising and/or marking undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects. There is scope in this post for contributing to novel and new methods in teaching and learning, and the school actively supports delivery of innovative teaching methods and approaches. You will also be responsible for defined administrative role(s) appropriate to your experience and expertise.

Experience with undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching is essential; formal training in or recognition of teaching proficiency is desirable. The School and University offers mentorship support and a variety of opportunities for skill-building and professional development. We welcome applications from scholars with an active interest in, and/or previous experience with, de-colonising curricula.

If successful, you will join the School’s Economy, Society, and Governance research group. You will have the opportunity to develop networks with colleagues in the School and across the wider University community, which may be of benefit for future research collaborations.

The School is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. The School is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies, flexi-time, and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and the School holds a bronze Athena SWAN award.

Informal enquiries may be made to Nick Clarke (n.clarke@soton.ac.uk), Jen Dickinson (Director of Programmes, j.dickinson@soton.ac.uk), or Rishika Mukhopadhyay (BA Geography and BA Human Geography Programme Leader, r.mukhopadhyay@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 22/01/2027

We are seeking a Research Fellow in Molecular Dynamics and Computational Chemistry to join the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme developing computational models to understand molecular interactions relevant to antimicrobial systems, biomolecular interfaces, and catalytic processes. The project will use molecular dynamics simulations to understand molecular mechanisms of metal-based antimicrobial systems and biomolecular interactions, supporting the design of next-generation antimicrobial materials.

The role will involve performing molecular dynamics simulations and computational modelling to investigate interactions between biomolecules, materials, and catalytic systems. The postholder will develop and apply advanced simulation techniques, analyse molecular simulation data, and contribute to collaborative research combining computational modelling with experimental studies.

You will also contribute to research publications, collaborative research projects, and the development of future research proposals within a multidisciplinary research environment spanning engineering, materials science, and microbiology.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Materials Science, Biophysics, Computational Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

You will have experience in molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecular or materials systems, using simulation platforms such as GROMACS, NAMD, AMBER, LAMMPS, or similar tools.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Biomolecular modelling or enzyme catalysis
• Metal–biomolecule or catalytic system simulations
• Quantum mechanical methods (e.g., DFT or QM/MM)
• Enhanced sampling or free-energy calculations
• Programming or scripting for computational research (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Bash)

You will be motivated to work in a multidisciplinary research environment, collaborating with experimental scientists and computational researchers to develop innovative computational approaches that support interdisciplinary research.

What we can offer you

We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), a company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, flexible working options, and excellent family leave arrangements.

You will benefit from access to the University’s excellent research infrastructure, training and development opportunities, and a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.

Southampton is a dynamic coastal city with excellent transport connections and offers a fantastic place to live, work and collaborate.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/06/2027

Job Purpose
The role holder’s contribution will be central to delivery and support of teaching, learning and assessment, across Business for the University of Southampton Delhi. 

The role holder will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level in courses like Accounting & Control, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Audit & Taxation, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, and Sustainability Reporting, etc and engage in other necessary educational activities to ensure successful delivery of degree programmes. Once teaching activities are embedded and successful, the role holder will undertake research and knowledge exchange in line with the campus’s research strategy. More specifically, research expertise in the area of Accounting and Financial Reporting. 

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways of working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities, including student recruitment and outreach.

For further details and how to apply click here.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive
Permanent, Full Time

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), is launching its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative is a response to India's New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education. The new campus aims to provide Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job Purpose

The role holder’s contribution will be central to delivery and support of teaching, learning and assessment, across Business for the University of Southampton Delhi. 

The role holder will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level in courses like Financial Management, Quantitative Finance, Advanced Time Series Analysis, Computational Finance etc and engage in other necessary educational activities to ensure successful delivery of degree programmes. Once teaching activities are embedded and successful, the role holder will undertake research and knowledge exchange in line with the campus’s research strategy. More specifically, research expertise in the area of Finance.

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways of working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities, including student recruitment and outreach.

For further details and how to apply click here.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive
Permanent, Full Time

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), is launching its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative is a response to India's New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education. The new campus aims to provide Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job Purpose

The role holder’s contribution will be central to delivery and support of teaching, learning and assessment, across Business for the University of Southampton Delhi. 

The role holder will teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level in courses related to general management, like introduction to management, company law, commercial law, management ethics, human resource management, entrepreneurial management, Critical Perspectives on organisation and management, operations management, risk taking and decision making, digital technologies in business, business in society, consulting concepts and practices, innovation technology and environment, making successful decisions, philosophy of management, Introduction to Marketing for Business, Introduction to Marketing for Accounting & Finance, International Marketing etc., and engage in other necessary educational activities to ensure successful delivery of degree programmes. Once teaching activities are embedded and successful, the role holder will undertake research and knowledge exchange in line with the campus’s research strategy. More specifically, research expertise in areas of general management. 

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways of working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities, including student recruitment and outreach.

For further details and how to apply click here.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive
Permanent, Full Time

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), is launching its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative is a response to India's New Education Policy and represents a significant investment in transnational education. The new campus aims to provide Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

Job Purpose

The role holder’s contribution will be central to the delivery and support of teaching, learning, and assessment related to the modules offered in the Economics domain at the University of Southampton Delhi.

The role holder is expected to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate (B.Sc.) and postgraduate (M.Sc.) levels, and to engage in other academic activities necessary for the successful delivery of the allocated modules. 

Candidates should be able to teach Economics modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the breadth of the discipline. A strong quantitative background is essential for this position.

The role holder will undertake leadership, management and engagement activities, including significant administrative responsibilities in support of department operations, and will demonstrate collegiality by ensuring ‘Southampton Behaviours’ are embedded within their ways or working.

They will be committed to high-quality education and support of learning and to building a vibrant student experience and community. Visible and collegiate, the role holder will be expected to contribute to all aspects of the campus’s activities including student recruitment and outreach. 

For further details and how to apply click here.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Competitive
Permanent, Full Time

Research area 1: Intelligent Structural Optimization using Physics-Informed Reinforcement Learning

Research area 2: AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Framework for Smart and Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing

Research area 3: Advanced Multifunctional Materials

The ideal candidates would have a background in machine learning, manufacturing, characterization, and testing of novel high performance multifunctional materials. During the project, you will conduct independent research within the designated area while actively seeking opportunities to apply your findings by engaging with relevant stakeholders. You will be expected to publish your research in reputable academic journals and present your work at leading conferences, contributing to the visibility and impact of your field. Additionally, you will engage in continuous professional development to enhance your expertise and skills. Your role will also involve contributing to the university environment through activities such as delivering invited guest lectures, participating in seminars, workshops, and early career researcher forums. Furthermore, you will play a key role in cascading the practical knowledge gained during the fellowship to key stakeholders, ensuring its wider dissemination and impact. The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential for continuation based on the progression of the project up to 3 years.

The International Science Partnerships Fund puts research and innovation at the heart of our international relationships, supporting UK researchers and innovators to work with peers around the world on the major themes of our time: planet, health, tech and talent. The fund is managed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by a consortium of the UK’s leading research and innovation bodies, which include: UK Research and Innovation (comprising the 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England), the UK Academies, the British Council, the Met Office, the National Physical Laboratory, the UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Universities UK International.

Early Career Researchers (ECRs) have completed or are close to completion of their PhD, potentially waiting for their final viva voce examination, which must be passed prior to taking up the award. ECRs will not have held a permanent academic post or a permanent post with a research-related element, or one which allowed them to supervise PhD students or submit research grants as a principal investigator. Time spent in teaching-only roles or academic related roles does not affect ECR status, provided no research element was part of the role. If a researcher does not hold a PhD but has research experience equivalent to a PhD holder and works in a field where a PhD is not a prerequisite for established research activity, they can still be considered eligible. Participants from for-profit organisations cannot be funded. As we move toward greater inclusivity for ECRs from a wide range of backgrounds, we are no longer counting years spent in a specific career stage. Career breaks and alternative trajectories to an early academic career are all considered outside the definition of career stage.

The British Council’s ISPF Early Career Fellowships are specifically designed to widen participation and to support the careers of researchers from a variety of backgrounds, including those whose backgrounds are underrepresented in their research field. This opportunity is available to early-career researchers:

• Who have not yet held a permanent research-related post or academic post with a research-specific element,

• Who wish to have a research experience at a UK university or research institution

The fellowship is for one year

Who can apply

The application is now open for early career researchers from the eligible countries/territories who have a proven background or interest in the proposed research area, demonstrate passions and plans to engage with other early career researchers from the home countries/territories, have a passion to contribute to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement after the scheme, and meet the English language requirement of the UK HEI.

The candidate will undertake research with collaboration with Ansys under the supervision of the award holder (Dr. Susmita Naskar). 

For further detail on this vacancy please contact Dr Susmita Naskar (S.Naskar@soton.ac.uk)

To apply for this role please ensure you have attached a CV and Research Statement of previous experience.

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year